The most exciting rhythms seem unexpected and complex, the most beautiful melodies simple and inevitable.
-W. H. Auden
"The Complete Works of W.H. Auden: Prose, Volume III, 1949-1955"
Quotations
Music
Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.
-Martin Luther
There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.
-Minnie Aumonier
The music never leaves. Once you have it, you can't lose it.
-Luanne Rice
"Summer of Roses"
Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die
-Paul Simon
Music is not in the notes, but in the silence between.
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I hate happy music that makes me sad. Sad music makes me happy.
-Ville Valo
It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.
-Johann Sebastian Bach
Music is the weapon in the war against unhappiness.
-Jason Mraz
Most people die with their music still locked up inside them.
-Benjamin Disraeli
